NORTH HILLS SHS
North Hills SHS is a public high school that is part of the North Hills SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 1,299 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 101 teachers, North Hills SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North Hills Senior High School, located at 53 Rochester Road in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the North Hills School District. It provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 10 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school is known for its balanced approach to education, offering a wide array of core curriculum subjects alongside robust elective options, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, arts, and technology-based programs.
Beyond the classroom, North Hills Senior High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into its suburban community, fostering a culture of school pride and academic achievement. By utilizing their official website, www.nhsd.net, the district keeps families and the community informed about academic calendars, administrative policies, and the various resources available to support student success.
For more information, contact North Hills SHS at (412) 318-1402 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pittsburgh, PA 15229-1189
(412) 318-1402
http://www.nhsd.net
NORTH HILLS SHS is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 1,299 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Hills SD
- Total Students:
- 1,299
- Teachers:
- 101.14
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,299 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH HILLS SHS is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.0%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.